Qualities of individual that are not extreme enough to merit a psychiatric diagnosis are called

In which of the following countries would a bereaved person be MOST encouraged to maintain emotional ties with deceased loved ones?

a. United States b. Canada c. Australia d. Japan

What change is especially sought in parents who participate in two-generation intervention programs?

a. Family planning, to stop growth in family size b. Greater willingness to report neighbors' child abuse c. Increase in level of charitable service or giving d. Rise in socioeconomic status to the middle class

Stress may negatively affect the immune system, thereby promoting the deadly progression of the disease AIDS. This is an example of

A. psychological factors influencing biological processes. B. biological factors influencing psychological processes. C. both of these are correct D. neither of these are correct

Homophobia refers to:

a) active discrimination against gays and lesbians in such areas as housing and employment. b) a desire for sexual experience with a member of the same sex. c) the criminal victimization of gays and lesbians based on their sexual orientation. d) negative attitudes and irrational fears about homosexuality.